Ask the Experts: Paying for Study Abroad
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Private Student Loans – The Top Ten Questions to Ask
Students and parents who are considering getting private student loans to cover small gaps in college funding should shop around – this is by far the very best way to ensure that you’re getting the lowest interest rate as well as the best loan terms for you and your family. We know that loans are sometimes...
An Open Letter to High School Seniors: Choose Your College Wisely
Will a degree from your dream school guarantee you a job? Here is the reality: There are very few guarantees in life. While some schools are still considered very prestigious – usually due to the fact that they are difficult to get into – a college degree is most likely not going to guarantee you a...
The Benefits of Having a Co-Signer For Your Student Loan
Private student loans are a serious financial commitment, so it’s extremely important to get the most affordable loan possible. Comparison shopping is a must, but there are other key ways to save money, such as having a co-signer on your loan. Using a co-signer will often help you qualify for more favorable private student loan...
How to Find Scholarships Using Google
This is an exciting time of year, as acceptance letters begin to roll in. Many soon-to-be-college students on Tumblr are talking about it already. Some are getting great scholarships. One common thread is that they still need more money, even after the scholarships. Since there’s still some time between now and August when most colleges start,...
How Does Financial Aid Affect College Admissions?
Many parents and students lack a complete understanding of the roles that financial aid and need play in the admissions process. Colleges have a limited amount of aid available for students, and each college manages this budget differently. It’s important for students and their families to have a good understanding of how financial need impacts...
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Ask the Experts: FAFSA Dependency
The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form. If you have any questions about college financing or anything related to it, please be...
Using Your Student ID Cards to Save Big
When college freshman arrive on campus, one of the first things they have to do is get their student ID. The acquisition of a student...
Ask the Experts: Is It Too Late to Apply for Financial Aid?
The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form. If you have any questions about financial aid or student loans, we’re here to help....
Money for College: February 2012 Scholarship Deadlines
With your college applications in the mail, you may be playing the waiting game until next month. While you may have to be patient to...
Paying for College
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging, but we're here to help! Join expert Myra Baas Smith of the College Board as she explains the 10 keys to mastering financial aid in her exclusive series of posts, Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid. Ask the Experts
Are you confused about the financial aid process? Do you have questions about how to choose the right student loan? Our experts are here to share the lessons they've learned from their decades of experience in helping students pay for college. Ask a question or share your story with us!
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Texans to Vote on Amendment to Fund College Access Loans
Texas government officials are working to convince voters this November to pass an amendment to the state Constitution that will continue a low-interest student loan...
Tuition on the Rise at State Schools in California
For some students in the University of California system, the new school year has come with an unwelcome surprise: an increased financial aid funding gap....
Students Must Make Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Aid
Effective for the start of the 2011-12 school year, the Department of Education has issued a mandate to colleges and universities requiring closer oversight over...
Students Must Complete the FAFSA for 2011-12 Scholarships
Following a recent change in state law, nearly 2,500 University of Florida students risk losing their Bright Futures scholarships because they have failed to complete...
SCCE to Host Concert for Credit Education
On Sunday, August 28, the Student Credit Card Education Initiative (SCCE) will host an event for college students called Music for Change, at Sullivan Hall...
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